2008-09 Ohio State Buckeyes basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Ohio State Buckeyes went 22-11 (10-8 in the Big Ten) under head coach Thad Matta. The team peaked at #15 in the AP poll. Simple Rating System: 12.48.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 33 games from this season: 15–3 at home, 4–6 on the road, and 3–2 on neutral courts. The State Buckeyes scored 66.8 points per game and allowed 62.0 (+4.8 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 9 games, from Nov 20, 2008 to Dec 22, 2008. The most lopsided win was 59–22 over Samford Bulldogs on Nov 29, 2008; the heaviest defeat was 76–48 to West Virginia Mountaineers on Dec 27, 2008. The tightest finish was a 2-point loss against Illinois Fighting Illini (68–70). 2 games went to overtime.
Among Ohio State Buckeyes' 124 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .667 winning percentage ranks 44th. Previous season: 2007-08 State Buckeyes (24–13). Next season: 2009-10 State Buckeyes (29–8).
Game-by-game results (33 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-24: Behind Diebler, Jon's 17 points, Ohio State defeated Bowling Green Falcons 61–57. MOTEN, Brian had 16 for Bowling Green Falcons.
2009-01-17: Ohio State got past Michigan Wolverines 65–58 as Turner, Evan scored a team-high 19. Harris, Manny had 21 for Michigan Wolverines.
2009-01-28: Behind Turner, Evan's 24 points, Ohio State pulled away from Michigan Wolverines 72–54. Harris, Manny had 22 for Michigan Wolverines.
2009-02-22: Behind Davis, Mike's 22 points, Illinois Fighting Illini held off Ohio State 70–68. Turner, Evan had 17 for Ohio State.
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